Hess v. Bearman
Appellant Alfred Bearman (Bearman) appeals from an order granting the safe-harbor petition of respondent Ellen Hess (Ellen) under Probate Code section 21320.[1] By her petition, Ellen sought a declaration that her proposed petition to determine the validity of a testamentary power of appointment and for an accounting did not violate the no contest clauses in The Frederic L. Hess, Jr. and Rita R. Hess Living Trust or the will of Frederic L. Hess, Jr. Court affirm.



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